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Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Jamie Stengle And Jim Vertuno, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2.
In Pearland and across Texas, a significant decision has been made regarding public school curriculum. The state's education board, currently controlled by a particular political group, has taken action on required reading for students. Further details on this development are available from local news sources, including KPRC 2.
A major change involves the inclusion of certain religious texts in the reading list for over 5 million students, marking a shift in what public school students will be studying.
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Category: government Published: June 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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